Town Pop. 2,080

Living in Millbrook: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Millbrook is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 36/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Millbrook places 2nd of 3 in the PL10 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 33 points above the PL10 district's 40/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). For the surrounding area, see PL10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 King Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Dawes Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parsons Court 8 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 9.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Millbrook CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fourlanesend Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsDerriford Hospital5.9 mi
Liskeard Community Hospital12.7 mi
Bodmin Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79.6%
Nearest GP surgeryPenntorr Health1.8 mi
GP capacity2,400 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
73
Full fibre (FTTP)62.7%
available across Cornwall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
36
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired34%Student3.8%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership67%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
24
Council tax Cornwall · 2026-27
A £1,727
B £2,015
C £2,303
D £2,591
E £3,167
F £3,743
G £4,318
H £5,182
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Devonport 2.8 mi
Dockyard 2.9 mi
Keyham 3.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 15
5-year monthly trend
All Terraced
£236k £274k £314k £353k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cawsand and Kingsand 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Torpoint 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Saltash 56 4.2 mi away ⇄
Heybrook Bay 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Plymouth 65 5.1 mi away ⇄
St Germans 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Carkeel 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Landrake 42 6.0 mi away ⇄
Cargreen 44 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wembury 46 6.5 mi away ⇄
Downderry 39 6.9 mi away ⇄
Sherford 49 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Millbrook a nice place to live?

Millbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Millbrook is 42/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Millbrook?

Millbrook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Millbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Millbrook is Millbrook CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Millbrook in total.

What are house prices like in Millbrook?

The current median house price in Millbrook is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

Millbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Millbrook

PL10 45 ⇄

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